A Symphony of surprises and delights...
Zaandam Cruise Review to South America
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Purser
Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 65
Review summary
This voyage was a true banquet for the senses! It was beyond any reasonable expectations and offered surprises and delights for a lifetime never to be forgotten. Each crew member not only performed above and beyond but genuinely expressed appreciation for our presence on 'their ship'. Holland America is to be commended for offering this particular sailing opportunity.Embarkation
About the smoothest and most pleasant we have ever experienced.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Dining is such a personal matter that it should be impossible to please everyone. MS Zaandam came as
close to pleasing us as possible; we were never at a loss of dining options and were most impressed
with any dining venue staff.
Onboard Activities
Fitness center was rarely crowded.
Entertainment
We did not attend any entertainment programs.
Children's Programs
We had no experience with said programs.
Service and Staff
Over the top in service and politeness...
Ship Quality
Only one small very minor grouse; the access to the main dining room on deck four was tricky from the forward area of the vessel. We learned the route quickly but it was temporarily annoying.
Cabin / Stateroom
Very comfortable; size was ample and cleanliness was without question.
Ship tip
Enjoy!
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Ports of call
Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
A totally unique place; the excursion to the end of the world by train and the shopping choices
afterword were totally satisfying...
Words are not ample for this experience! It must be experienced and experiencing it properly is best done with as many lectures being attended as possible. I feel a thousand times smarter about not only
Antarctica but its geology and future. A heart felt thank you Holland America for this experience.
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
An unimaginably small population that are keen on sharing their home and providing a meaningful
welcome.
The city tour, lunch, tango show and transfer to airport excursion was the crowning glory to the voyage. It stamped the entire Zaandam adventure indelibly positive.
Disembarkation
The minor inconvenience of dealing with one's carry-on luggage on the shuttle bus to the pier terminal and the briefly chaotic loading of all luggage onto the correct coach amid extremely crowded conditions
was a brief smear on the total excellence of our adventure. This voyage was an adventure in the truest
sense of the word and this small glitch will not be shared in our recollections with others.